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Chapel of the Franciscan Saints

Chapel of the Franciscan Saints

The altarpiece depicting the Madonna and Child enthroned. To his right are St. Clare, St. Bonaventure, St. Francis and St. Mark; behind the head of the client: father Antonietto da Venezia; to the left: St. John the Baptist, St. Anthony, St. Louis d'Anjou (Bishop of Toulouse) and Saint Andrew.

  • Artwork: Madonna and Child with Saints.
  • Artist/Author: Bernardino Licinio
  • Date: 1524
  • Artistic Technique: Painting
  • Location: Chapel of the Franciscan Saints (number 12). See church plan.

The painting of the martyrs of the Franciscan represents the first five Franciscan martyrs: Bernard, Peter, Accursio, Adiuto and Ottone martyred in Morocco.

  • Artwork: The first martyrs of the Franciscan.
  • Artist/Author: Bernardino Licinio
  • Date: 16th century
  • Artistic Technique: Painting on panel
  • Location: Chapel of the Franciscan Saints (number 12). See church plan.